CANTON, Ohio — The Las Vegas Raiders gave coach Josh McDaniels a profitable homecoming in his debut on their sideline.
Josh Jacobs, rookie Zamir White and Austin Walter ran properly on a rain-soaked area and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 within the Corridor of Fame recreation Thursday night time, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first recreation with the Jaguars.
McDaniels grew up on this historic soccer city and performed for his father, Thom McDaniels, at Canton McKinley Excessive College on this area at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium, often known as Fawcett Stadium throughout his time as varsity quarterback and kicker.
“It was a singular alternative, very grateful that I had it,” McDaniels mentioned. “It’s the primary time I’ve been to this Corridor of Fame recreation it in 22 years. To have a chance to do this with him right here, my household and individuals who helped me alongside the best way, it was a particular night time for them. I actually savored it.”
He begins his second stint as an NFL head coach after successful six Tremendous Bowls as an assistant beneath Invoice Belichick with the New England Patriots. McDaniels was 11-17 with Denver in 2009-10.
His offense appeared sharp a lot of the night time. The Raiders ran for 159 yards, led by third-year again Walter, who ran for a game-high 61 yards and scored a landing. White ran 11 instances for 52 yards and Professional Bowler Jacobs gained 30 yards on his six carries.
Derek Carr and Davante Adams warmed up however they didn’t get an opportunity to play their first recreation collectively since Fresno State. Carr, the three-time Professional Bowl quarterback, and Adams, the All-Professional receiver acquired in blockbuster commerce with Inexperienced Bay, had been amongst many starters who sat out for each groups.
Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence wore a backward cap on the sideline whereas third-string quarterback Jake Luton was began.
The NFL’s first preseason recreation started 40 minutes late resulting from extreme climate that compelled followers to hunt shelter.
As anticipated, issues received sloppy after the opening kickoff.
Prime decide Travon Walker dedicated a roughing-the-passer penalty on Raiders backup QB Jarrett Stidham on the primary play from scrimmage. Walker later registered a sack.
The spotlight of the sport didn’t depend. Jacksonville’s Willie Johnson returned a punt 88 yards for a rating on the ultimate play of the third quarter nevertheless it was nullified by a holding penalty.
Like McDaniels, Pederson additionally begins his second flip as an NFL head coach after sitting out 2021. He guided the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise’s first Tremendous Bowl victory and three playoff appearances in 5 seasons from 2016-20.
Pederson has already modified the tradition in Jacksonville following a disastrous 2021 season beneath City Meyer, who lasted solely 11 months.
He’s tasked with attempting to show one of many league’s worst organizations right into a winner. The Jaguars have had one successful season within the final 14 years.
Daniel Carlson related on area objectives of 32 and 55 yards to offer the Raiders a 6-0 lead within the first quarter. Ameer Abdullah scored on an 8-yard run within the second quarter and Stidham scrambled 12 yards for a landing to make it 20-0 late within the first half.
Down 27-3, the Jaguars discovered the top zone when Kyle Sloter tossed a 5-yard TD cross to Nathan Cottrell late within the fourth quarter. Cottrell ran up the center for the 2-point conversion.
WHACKED
Stidham withstood a late hit from Walker and related with Keelan Cole for 31 yards on the opening play. He was 8 of 15 for 96 yards.
WORKLOAD
White, the crew’s fourth-round decide, had 52 yards on 11 carries, together with a 14-yard run on his first contact. Jacobs ran for 30 yards on 5 carries. Walter had 49 yards on eight carries and an 8-yard TD.
WARM WELCOME
Tony Boselli, the primary decide in Jaguars historical past and the franchise’s first Corridor of Fame choice, acquired a loud ovation when he was launched with the Class of 2022 inductees. Boselli was a five-time Professional Bowl choice and three-time All-Professional left deal with in seven seasons in Jacksonville earlier than accidents ended his profession.
HONORING BRANCH
Lengthy-time Raiders large receiver Cliff Department, who might be inducted into the Corridor of Fame posthumously, was represented in pre-game introductions by his sister, Elaine Anderson. Department was a three-time All-Professional and four-time Professional Bowl decide in a 14-year NFL profession, all spent with the Raiders in Oakland and Los Angeles.
REVENGE TOUR
Former Raiders defensive finish Arden Key received two sacks in his first recreation for Jacksonville. Key had three sacks in three seasons with the Raiders.
NEXT UP
Raiders host Vikings on Aug. 14.
